| | Do many people actually meet at POF meetsPage 1 of 1 | Theres a POF meet on the 4th of August and I'm wondering about attending.
I will be going alone as most of my friends are coupled, will I look an idiot ?
Is the ratio between men and women equal ?
We all know not many men tell anyone they are on a dating site so are they likely to advertise
it in public ?
I would welcome some feedback . | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 10:27:41 AM | | Never been, not looking but going to these things alone is much better. If you go with a friend and chat with her the entire time guys are less likely to approach you. Why would you want a guy that does something he is embarrassed of . I read one guys profile that said we can lie and tell people we met somewhere else. I would not want a guy like that. I like a man not a boy. A man sticks up for what he does. There is nothing wrong with meeting through internet dating. If you think there is then you obviously think of yourself as a loser which may be the case but NOT because of internet dating. Go and smile at the men you are interested in. | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 10:56:11 AM | Years ago when I first joined pof I went to a few meets. I brought friends with me and we all agreed that if was terrible, we'd just leave. But a couple of them actually turned out to be a lot of fun. At one venue we people had to leave, we outgrew the size of the place. It was fun finding the pofer's amidst the non's at the nearby club we all ended up going to.
I don't think going alone will make you look like an idiot.. I'm assuming most others will be doing the same. Is there someone you are chatting with that you could meet there? It's a perfect way to meet someone, if neither are to the other's liking, you aren't beholden to them for the remainder of the night.
I say go, mingle and have some fun. If it sucks, just leave :) | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 11:22:18 AM | I have been to a few. And they were okay. Did I meet anyone I would date? No. But the people who went were nice, and it was a good * get out of the house * kind of thing. You will only look like an idiot if you lie on your profile and have really old photos. I would say there were a pretty even number of men & women on the few I attended.
Go. If the event is weak, then leave. Who knows, you may have fun. I have never seen anyone go there as a couple. Some people did take friends, most arrived solo. Who cares? | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 11:54:44 AM | Never been to one... and I would not use that feature if I was still looking.
You can use the forums to view pics of the events, they have many of them online, maybe
in your area too? | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 3:16:55 PM | I went to a few when I first signed up on POF.
It was a great way to get exercise and dance.
Did I meet anyone ... no.
But then I didn't look for it, instead I was interested in having some fun.
You will always regret what you haven't done, so go ... take some friends and have a good time. | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 7/31/2012 3:45:32 PM | Well look at the event and see who is going.
I don't go myself due to the fact I work a lot, also when I look at the event its mainly men who go so why bother? hehe | |
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Posted: 7/31/2012 4:01:29 PM | I've been to a few.
The guy-girl ratio seems about even.
(at least here)
I always try to go with a bud.
and recommend you do too.
That way you got someone to talk to.
So you aren't just sitting there bored if nothing is happening.
And yes, I have met and dated girls from POF events.
They are also a good venue to meet someone first time
that you may have been emailing.
good luck. | |
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Posted: 7/31/2012 4:46:23 PM | I've been to some POF dances and went alone to a few. I did meet people there and met a few guys there with whom I'd been chatting here on-line.
Go and have fun! | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/3/2012 8:55:50 AM | | I have gone to a few, meet some nice people had a few dates. Some I had a good time, some I didn't. I usually check out the place and the people who signed up. My thought is that it is only for 1 night, I should take a chance. | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/4/2012 12:13:11 PM | | yes i went to one met a lovely womaN, am still with her in fact. depends what sort person you are, like dancing? outgoing, warm personality? if so you be fine. one most off putting things for guy if they like girl is if thier in a pack.in smaller numbers they more approachful, you havent got get thier friends approval., just make eye contact,talk first.always buy your own drink(safety point view since you travelling alone) | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/4/2012 12:34:55 PM | I used to DJ one or two singles events a week.
On the contrary, being alone is better - you get to watch everyone else act silly, you don't have to pick anyone up or be trapped in their car, and you don't have to worry about how you'll get a ride if someone decides to ditch you for someone they met. You also won't have to worry about someone you brought going home with someone they don't know and ending up in a news report.
P.S...women who aren't with a group of friends get more attention from single men. Get there on time or a little before time, sit at the bar somewhere that you can see everything, and make sure you find a decent bartender to chat with. Don't expect to meet anyone, expect to sniff it out and see what it's all about - and make meeting a couple people that you find interesting a nice bonus. | |
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Posted: 8/5/2012 4:18:02 AM | I've been going to events for the last 4 years. Three years ago, I've met someone and it lasted 4 months. We split up amicably and even today we are still good friends.
I'm close friends with one event coordinator. I've even co-hosted a few.
Events are great fun. I normally enjoy myself whenever I go to one.
At events, you get to spend face time with potential people other than unknowns online.
Highly advise going to as many as you can. | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/5/2012 7:10:57 AM | | Every meet I went to, most (i'm talking 95% or more) act like the are anti-social and scared of a man. As soon as you say hi to one of them, they are running for their lives. The 5% who were not like that, looked like the didn't take good care of themselves and had no personality. | |
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Posted: 8/19/2012 8:29:42 AM | I think it's great to get out there and meet new people and try new things. Go for it! It's something you have to experience just once to at least cross off your list to say you did it!
On a personal note though.... I didn't have a good experience with it. NOTHING BAD HAPPENED. You asked... so I'm tellin... So thought I'd share it so you are careful and not disappointed if it happens to you. It's been a few years and we are all different people so what doesn't work for me, may very well work for you.
So ... here is my story...
Going back a few years (6-7) Pof was very social and a lot different than it is now. Back then, male and female posters would contact you on a post here on the forums. Often.. we would tag team together on an issue. Or email each other on a topic to go post on. Even stuck up for each other when taking a beating for a comment! So it was a lot of fun. Very different than now. Even your profile page listed the last 5 posts on the forums you had commented on. So if you followed your favs on the forums you could quickly link to post yourself and vice versa.
I was invited to one of these gatherings by a few people male and female that were attending quite a few years back by several folks here on the forums and spoke regularly in emails. Both male and female posters I had started to chat with from the forums I thought I had a lot in common with. Or at least in the same place, had the same mind frame at the time. You know, like minded.
I went gladly to meet some of the folks on here. If not to meet a date, to meet some new female friends too, or at least some male friends I thought highly of and respected and appreciated what they had to say on the forums.
I wouldn't go again. I left pretty quickly. Nothing like what I thought and in fact nothing in common as I thought in person for both the male and females I had been chatting with on line. It just wasn't my cup of tea. ( I left thinking they were all a bunch of hysterical over excited horny desperate ninnies) -- that is just my opinion on that particular day or function - does not mean anyone else felt that way. No offense to anyone that goes to these. It was just my own personal experience.
It left me with a different perspective of a lot of folks that posted. Very Disappointing to me. Great lesson in knowing someone in person and not knowing them from atom on the internet. It was a growing experience to say the least.
I've simply written my story for you to go and enjoy yourself. Be prepared for anything. The ones you think you like you probably wont', and the ones you don't already, will be all over you.
Be prepared to leave and don't plan anything past one refreshment if any. | |
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/19/2012 9:47:29 AM | It all depends on who started it, and who is sponsoring the gathering. It can be fun, or like an uncomfortable meat market that will have those that know each other and those that know few to none.
I use to go to POF sponsored motorcycle rides, and try to connect with fellow riders, but quickly realized that many of those that attended, already had those that they would ride with, and left the rest of us just standing around hoping that someone would show some attention and help with the ride. Many that rode were not my type of motorcycle rider, and did things that I would not consider on a bike, so that was short lived for me.
All in all, while attending these functions, I never picked up a rider or met anyone that was there wanting to mingle and choose a riding partner. It all made sense, since those that might do that, and could not find anyone, ended up not having a ride or being alone, and that did not work well either. The ones that truly enjoyed each other and the ride, were the ones that picked up their ride first and showed up later.....go figure!
Those days are long gone, and I have my riding connections and use POF for totally different reasons, and continue to watch it change from what it was so long ago.
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| Do many people actually meet at POF meets
Posted: 8/20/2012 4:48:01 PM | | I know it is past the date but I am really hoping you went. POF events can be a lot of fun, whether you are single or with someone. It's a great way to meet people, whether it is "the one" or a great friend. | |
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